Specifications

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Noninvasive Blood Pressure Determination
Description
The BP parameter is included in Models T, S, TS, and BP.
Blood pressure is monitored noninvasively in the
DINAMAP Compact Monitor by the oscillometric method,
which measures the amplitude of the pressure oscillations
within the blood pressure cuff. Further information about
the oscillometric method is in Appendix C.
The Compact Monitor has four BP modes: 1. Manual,
2. Auto, 3. Stat, and 4. Vitals. The mode, which is selected
by the user, is shown on the LCD (10). The BP
measurements are automatic, and once the cycle is
complete the LED displays (14, 15, 16, 18) will show systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure, mean arterial pressure, and
pulse rate.
1. Manual BP determinations are started by pressing the BP
key (12). In the Manual mode, the blood pressure is
determined one time.
2. If the Quik BP menu is enabled (Refer to “Quik BP” in
the “Using the Menu System” section.), Auto BP
determinations are started by selecting the Auto button.
If the Quik BP menu is disabled, Auto BP determinations
are started by selecting the Auto button under the Set BP
button in the Main menu.
When Auto mode is selected, a number at the right of
the Auto button indicates the time interval between each
reading. To change the time interval, choose the box
around the number and turn the SelectKnob until the
desired interval is reached. The interval can be set
between 1 and 90 minutes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
30, 45, 60, and 90 minutes). Press the SelectKnob to
confirm the setting.
3. Stat determinations are started by pressing the Stat key
(13). In the Stat mode, the blood pressure is determined
as many times as possible in 5 minutes.
Using the Monitor
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